ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS INC -- BARIUM HYDROXIDE LIME USP  -- 6505-01-144-3488
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BARIUM HYDROXIDE LIME USP
MSDS Date:07/17/1991
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-144-3488
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS INC
Address:1720 SUBLETTE AVE
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-2400
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-2400
Preparer's Name:JOSEPH LONNO
CAGE:11978
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS INC CHEMETRON MEDICAL D
Address:1720 SUBLETTE AVE
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Phone:314-771-2400 (75) JENNIFER/JUDY
CAGE:11978

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1305-62-0
RTECS #:EW2800000
Fraction by Wt: 73%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:BARIUM HYDROXIDE OCTAHYDRATE
CAS:12230-71-6
Fraction by Wt: 11%
OSHA PEL:5 MG BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG BA/M3

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-58-3
RTECS #:TT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:C 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: DUST CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION AND INJURY TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. EYES: SEVERE
    IRRITATION UPON CONTACT. SKIN: IRRITATION UPON DIRECT CONTACT.
    INGEST: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
    AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER. INGEST: DILUTE WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF
    WATER. DO NO T INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS: SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED
    FIBERBOARD OR LINED CONTAINERS. RINSE AREA WITH WATER. LARGE
    SPILLS: SWEEP OR SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS. WASH AREA WITH WATER AND
    RINSE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE ALL BARALYME THAT HAS BEEN USED
    W/HIGHLY FLAMM ANESTH AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAMES, AS
    RESIDUAL AMTS OF THESE MATLS WILL BE PRESENT.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. AVOID BREATHING
    DUST. AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. AVOID INGESTION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE CLOTHING TO AVOID SKIN
    CONTACT. EMERGENCY EYE WAS AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
    CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

pH:10 MAX
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG ORGANIC ACIDS,
    CHLOROFORM, OR TRICHLOROETHYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT APPLICABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT APPLICABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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